Indian Institute of Finance Distance Education Brief Information

Indian Institute of Finance is located in Delhi. It offers Management courses through distance education. These courses are for working executives with no formal background in Finance so that they can know latest techniques, methods, procedures and the latest financial innovations.

• Courses

• Methodology

• Selection

• Application Procedure

IIF set up in 1987 as Non-profit educational institute. It is unique centre of Excellence for high quality professionally oriented education, research and training. Distance Learning Programs are primiarily designed for senior executives and executives with no formal background in Finance.

Courses - University offers following courses in Management through distance learning -

• Basic Business Finance (BBF) of 1 Year duration
• Management of Business Finance (MBF) of 2 Year duration

Methodology - IIF supplies study package containing high quality relevant text books, IIF publications and study notes on each subject in the beginning of each semester. IIF sends test questions every fortnight, which may be attempted by a candidate and sent back to the IIF for evaluation. IIF returns the evaluated test questions to candidates. IIF also sends the case studies for being attempted by candidates.

Examination - IIF follows a unique open book examination system. The question papers are sent to the candidates by registered post. They are expected to attempt in one sitting and return the answer books within one week by registered post. However, if one is unable to send the answer papers within one week, the student may submit the answer papers in subsequent weeks. There is a graded penalty for late submission. The programmes follow a Bi-Semester system to meet the needs and requirements of senior executives.

Selection - The admission to distance learning program is based on calculation of Grade Point Score (GPS). The Grades are given on the basis of candidates' past academic records, other achievements, work experience, professional growth positioning and personal interview for all category of candidates.

Eligibility is graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% [45% marks for SC/ST/OBC] and 3 years Work Experience.

Application Procedure - Prospectus & Application form can be obtained on payment of Rs. 1250/- [US $ 50 or Rs. 2500 for overseas] by account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Finance” payable at Delhi, from IIF, Ashok Vihar-II, P.O. Box 8486, Delhi 110052 or IIF Publication Division, A-10, Sector 83, Noida, U.P. 201305.